Some assistance for a novice collector

[Bogtruck]

Hi guys

I'm looking for a bit of some assistance. I am currently an RAF pilot who is about to retire from military service and take up a career as an airline pilot. I would like to start a collection of the aircraft I have flown and are due to fly. I haven't got an unlimited budget, so I just want to start with my main types before moving on to aircraft I have flown in the past. I want to start with the RAF C130J (Mk 4 or Mk 5) and a British Airways 787.

Problem is, I have no idea which model company to go for. In fact I have no idea where to start- when I search the web all I get are airfix or corgi models. Ideally, I would like the same scale, mounted on a stand and a resonable quality. Ideally under £100 but I would be ok paying up to £200 a model (although i am sure Mrs Bogtruck wouldn't be happy).

I really appreciate some so your expert advice.

Bogtruck

[Epap]

High BT. You're best bet is to go on eBay and search for the models you want. For example here's a link to a Corgi C130:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORGI-Lockheed- ... 2c6702170e

[Epap]

And here's a link for a 787:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hogan-Wings-Bri ... 19f72db689

[Epap]

As you can see if you go to the same section on eBay and scan down the listings, there are variations in scale and quality, however, you should be able to find what you need. In addition to eBay there are various online vendors who might be useful. For example, The Flying Mule or Aikens Airplanes.